Adorable Crochet Zebra Keychain Pattern

This step-by-step pattern will guide you to create an adorable crochet zebra keychain. It’s perfect for beginners and makes a lovely handmade gift or accessory. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Black, white, and cream/beige
• Crochet Hook: 2.0mm–2.5mm
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes (6mm–8mm) or embroidery floss
• Keyring and chain (optional)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Techniques Used

• Magic Ring (MR)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Increase (inc)
• Decrease (dec)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Color Changes

Pattern Breakdown

1. Head

1. Start with cream yarn.
2. Magic Ring, 6 single crochets (6).
3. Increase in each stitch (12).
4. (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18).
5. (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (24).
6. (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (30).
7. Crochet 5 rows in single crochet (30).
8. Switch to black yarn for the nose.
9. (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (24).
10. (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (18).
11. (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12).
12. Single crochet 1 row (12), then fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
13. Insert safety eyes between rows 8 and 9. Stuff the head firmly.

2. Body

1. Start with black yarn.
2. Magic Ring, 6 single crochets (6).
3. Increase in each stitch (12).
4. (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times (18).
5. Switch to white yarn and crochet 1 row (18).
6. Alternate between 1 row of black and 1 row of white for a total of 8 rows (18).
7. Begin decreasing: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times (12).
8. Decrease in every stitch (6). Fasten off, stuff, and sew closed.

3. Arms and Legs

Arms (Make 2):

1. Magic Ring, 6 single crochets (6).
2. (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9).
3. Alternate 1 row black, 1 row white for a total of 7 rows (9).
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2):

1. Magic Ring, 6 single crochets (6).
2. (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9).
3. Crochet 2 rows in black (9).
4. Alternate black and white rows for 3 more rows (9).
5. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

4. Ears (Make 2)

1. Magic Ring, 6 single crochets (6).
2. (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9).
3. Crochet 2 rows in black (9).
4. Fasten off and fold slightly for shape.

5. Tail

Using black yarn, chain 6-8 stitches. Add small yarn fringes at the end to mimic the tufted tail.

6. Mane

Cut several short strands of black yarn. Attach them to the back of the head using a latch hook or by sewing securely. Trim to desired length.

7. Assembly

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the arms to the sides and the legs to the base of the body.
3. Sew the ears onto the head, slightly angled.
4. Attach the tail to the back of the body.
5. Add the mane to the top of the head.
6. Secure the keyring to the top (optional).